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Topeka Buzz: March 16, 2026

Mar 16, 2026

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Topeka Buzz: March 16, 2026

Only two weeks remain before the end of the legislative session...

Jason Anderson
Jason Anderson

Topeka Buzz

Topeka Buzz: March 12, 2026

Mar 12, 2026

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Topeka Buzz: March 12, 2026

A recess bill that tripled in scope gets its first House hearing; a new bill would let non-accredited private school students play sports at private schools without paying tuition.

Jason Anderson
Jason Anderson

Topeka Buzz

Topeka Buzz: March 10, 2026

Mar 10, 2026

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Topeka Buzz: March 10, 2026

More new bills designed to reduce public education funding.

Jason Anderson
Jason Anderson

Topeka Buzz

Topeka Buzz: March 9, 2026

Mar 9, 2026

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Topeka Buzz: March 9, 2026

The bill that decides who runs the Chiefs' $3 billion stadium (and what rules they don't have to follow).

Jason Anderson
Jason Anderson

Topeka Buzz

Topeka Buzz: March 6, 2026

Mar 6, 2026

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Topeka Buzz: March 6, 2026

State budget survives Senate by two votes as ten Republicans defect; mail voting bill includes court-triggered repeal clause; Medicaid/SNAP overhaul clears 25-12.

Jason Anderson
Jason Anderson

Capitol Bee

What the Data Says About Adam Hamilton's Independent Senate Bid

Mar 5, 2026

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What the Data Says About Adam Hamilton's Independent Senate Bid

A deep-dive into the most unusual Kansas Senate candidacy in a generation — and what our new county-level forecast model reveals about the math of winning as an outsider in a 90-year red state.

Jason Anderson
Jason Anderson

Topeka Buzz

Topeka Buzz: March 4, 2026

Mar 4, 2026

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9 min read

Topeka Buzz: March 4, 2026

Senate Budget Bill Strips $16M in School Mental Health Funding, Adds Student Walkout Penalty in Contentious Floor Session

Jason Anderson
Jason Anderson

Topeka Buzz

Topeka Buzz: March 3, 2026

Mar 3, 2026

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Topeka Buzz: March 3, 2026

"Life from conception" constitutional amendment introduced in Senate; ICE detainer bill clears House committee; sweeping medical freedom act filed.

Jason Anderson
Jason Anderson

Topeka Buzz

Topeka Buzz: February 27, 2026

Feb 27, 2026

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Topeka Buzz: February 27, 2026

Budget bill clears the House 68-53 with three Democratic crossovers, including minority leader; property tax cap opposition doubles on final action

Jason Anderson
Jason Anderson

Topeka Buzz

Topeka Buzz: February 26, 2026

Feb 26, 2026

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Topeka Buzz: February 26, 2026

House and Senate advance dueling property tax caps in a single day; House majority holds firm on budget bill despite minority gaining ground

Jason Anderson
Jason Anderson

Topeka Buzz

Topeka Buzz: February 25, 2026

Feb 25, 2026

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7 min read

Topeka Buzz: February 25, 2026

The Senate substitute omnibus budget bill is here, with abortion policy riders and a significant hospital funding overhaul.

Jason Anderson
Jason Anderson

Topeka Buzz

Topeka Buzz: February 24, 2026

Feb 24, 2026

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25 min read

Topeka Buzz: February 24, 2026

Are there really only 4 weeks left in the session?

Jason Anderson
Jason Anderson
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